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continued from p.1 a Merton Planning Study -- a process that will result in land use designations for the study area. Council approved the Town-led study in 2012 and the Bronte Green proposal is on hold until the research is complete. "It's pretty clear that ours (Merton Planning Study) is headed for recommendations... suggesting that all of the east stay in public open space and green space of various different kinds," Burton said, noting that a draft of the report is currently available to the public. "I'm confident that the land will proceed to completion in the Greenbelt." As of July 25, Bronte Green had also submit- Local politicians want Merton Lands in Natural Heritage System ted an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) for the majority of the Merton Lands. Bronte Green does not own all of the properties within the Merton Lands. Burton said the green space, which includes Fourteen Mile Creek, was the subject of "great public interest" given the response received by the Town in recent months. "As a result of their (IO's) decision to honour their commitment to withdraw their application, the Town and council's intentions to protect the Merton Lands face smooth sailing now as far as I can see," Burton said. The Town has leased properties on the Merton Lands from IO until 2040. Deerfield Golf Club also has a lease from the Province that expires in 2022. Former Ontario minister of infrastructure Glen Murray sent a letter in late April affirming his commitment to the existing lease agreements in the Merton Lands, and the "public ownership of all the provincial properties." According to Murray, Deerfield has expressed interest in extending the terms of its 7 | Friday, September 5, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com lease. Ward 4 Town and Regional Councillor Alan Elgar said the Town would like to keep the Deerfield land as a golf course, and isn't keen about the development of Saw-Whet. "What we can do is get these lands rezoned as part of our Natural Heritage System (NHS) and also link them into the Greenbelt," he said. CONCRETE ExposEd aggrEgatE (pebble) A STEP BEYOND IN CARE Do you have: Salima Kassam Reg. Chiropodist · DRIVEWAYS · FRENCH CURBS · PATIOS · STEPS · WALKWAYS · GARAGE FLOORS uality At Its Best! Call Fernando FREE ESTIMATES · Foot/Arch Pain? · Ingrown Toenails? · Diabetes? · Swollen Ankles? · Corns, Calluses? Call for an appointment 905-632-1414 905-844-5518 1-888-944-5518 728 Burloak Drive www.footandhealthclinic.com www.concretetrimmings.com www september specials Great Value Performer · 500 air watts · Powerful enough for most homes · Basic Electric Powerhead and hose · Complete set of attachments EXPERIENCE THE HALTON VACUUM DIFFERENCE While quantities last Alliance Special Edition · Outstanding suction with 650AW · Lightweight ergonomic handle with variable speed controls at your fingertips · LCD smart screen with 2 way communication monitors system performance while vacuuming · 15 year motor warranty · Superior Gore-Tex filtration · Serenity quiet operation $ 300! Compare at $1300.00 SAVE BEAM ELECTRIC POWER HEAD AND HOSE KITS. STARTING FROM ONLY... ON SALE NOW! $ UltraOneTM The One vacuum That Does it allTM $ 500 Only 49999 26999 nOw SavE model number 099600 Shown Accessories on Sale iTEm m.S.r.p. Save $200 $ $ Model #SC200 Save $270 OFF M.S.R.P. $770.00 Model #099600 Complete with BEAM Alliance Q Electric Kit 15 99 Year Warranty $ SALES · SERVICE · SELECTION · QUALITY BRANDS · INSTALLATION 999 Only 6 left, Hurry in! Hose Cover Garage Kit vac pan Combo Tool pet Groomer 52.99 49.99 $ 49.99 $ 29.99 $ 29.99 $ $ 42.99 39.99 $ 39.99 $ 24.99 $ 24.99 10.00 10.00 $ 10.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ $ · 12 amps of cleaning power. · HEpa filter for maximum clean. · Electric power head to deep clean carpets. · Electric hose with On/OFF control. · push button cord rewind. · adjustable suction control. · Floor and small tools kit. · 3-7 Year warranty. ON SALE NOW! $ 79999* Save $200!! MSRP $999.99 Clean Starts Here! Trafalgar Ridge Shopping plaza 2379 Trafalgar Road (in the Winners/HomeSense plaza) Haltonvac.ca Voted Best Vacuum Store Voted Best Since 1999 Customer Service 905-257-6145 Beside Scotia Bank Mon ­ Thur 10-5, Fri, Sat 10-3, Sunday closed